The psychosocial impact of being a young person with an unusual appearance

Williamson, Heidi

Abstract

Living with an unusual or different appearance as a result of a disfigurement from birth, an accident or illness can be particularly challenging for young people in today's appearance-obsessed society. Heidi Williamson explores the psychological and social experiences of adolescents with a ‘visible difference’ and considers factors that can determine how well adolescents cope with these challenges.

Citation

Williamson, H. (2014). The psychosocial impact of being a young person with an unusual appearance. Journal of Aesthetic Nursing, 3(4), 186-188. https://doi.org/10.12968/joan.2014.3.4.186

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: May 5, 2014
• Deposit Date: Jul 30, 2015
• Journal: Journal of Aesthetic Nursing
• Print ISSN: 2050-3717
• Publisher: Mark Allen Healthcare
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 3
• Issue: 4
• Pages: 186-188
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.12968/joan.2014.3.4.186
• Keywords: young person, visible difference, well-being
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/817840
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/joan.2014.3.4.186